ROADSTER MOVES FROM POMONA TO WASHINGTON, D.C.

A Ford Street Roadster currently featured at the Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum has been selected for inclusion in the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History. The new Smithsonian exhibition, "America on the Move," will open to the public on Nov. 22.

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The Ford Street Roadster, one of the earliest examples of a hot rod, is owned by longtime high-performance enthusiast John Athan of Culver City, Calif., and has been featured at the Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum for six years. The famed '29 coupe, which was used in the 1957 film "Loving You" starring Elvis Presley, remains relatively unchanged from its early factory appearance, with only a couple of modifications.

"The Smithsonian was looking for a vintage hot rod that remains true to its original form," said Sam Jackson, executive director of the Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum. "This one is a flat-head '29 Ford and it is prototypical of the type of car used by the earliest hot rod enthusiasts. We are very excited that the car will be one of the featured attractions in the new exhibition at the Smithsonian." [8-20-2003]

ANOTHER HARLEY IN NHRA PRO STOCK BIKE

With NHRA's bending of the rules for the emerging Harleys in the Pro Stock Bike class, long-time Suzuki bike racer George Bryce uncovered his Buell-based entry for the Tech Department at the recent Sonoma race.

In keeping with this new growth spurt, Harley rider Rick Manley of Phoenix, AZ has taken delivery of his new Feazell-built 70-inch Sportster-based rocket. The bike is powered by a 60-degree S&S Cycle motor. Maney will begin testing in September and will compete on the full 2004 NHRA Pro Stock Bike season and the AHDRA Western Circuit. [8-20-2003]